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4mo ago

Morocco Name 26-Player World Cup Squad With Hakimi Included

Coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s choices increase scrutiny over Achraf Hakimi’s fitness for Morocco’s June 13 opener against Brazil.

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Overview

  • Morocco announced its final 26-player World Cup roster on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with Mohamed Ouahbi confirming the list at an FMF news conference.
  • Captain Achraf Hakimi is part of the squad despite a reported thigh muscle problem sustained in late April or May, leaving his match readiness uncertain for the June 13 game at MetLife Stadium.
  • Notable absences include Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En‑Nesyri, which reduces Morocco’s attacking options under the tournament’s 26-player roster rules.
  • The squad completed a 5–0 warm-up win over Burundi in Salé as Ouahbi finalised selections after taking charge in March following Walid Regragui’s departure.
  • Morocco will open Group C against Brazil on June 13 in New Jersey, then play Scotland in Boston on June 19 and Haiti in Atlanta on June 24, and the team’s depth and Hakimi’s condition will shape Ouahbi’s early lineup choices.